Accurist Quartz Dress Watch AU1618-0 from China
Accurist AU1618 is a slim quartz dress watch with gold-tone stainless steel case, leather strap, and Roman numerals. The basic quartz movement with 0-1 jewels places it under HTS 9102.19.40 for electrically operated non-precious watches. Perfect for business attire.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify gold-tone plating as 'base metal clad' not precious to avoid 9101
• Leather strap valuation separate from watch to optimize duties
• Test water resistance claims; discrepancies lead to reclassification risks